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have been requiring
  • present perfect progressive of require.

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The rout comes as brokerages have been requiring more margin to facilitate trading in precious metals.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

The city’s mandate comes as other places across the U.S., including San Francisco and New York City, have been requiring people to show proof of vaccination to enter various types of businesses and venues.

From Fox News • Oct. 6, 2021

Real estate agents also have been requiring documentation of mold remediation before marketing houses.

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2015

Several courts throughout the state have been requiring drivers to post bail--usually by paying the cost of the ticket upfront--before they could have a trial to challenge it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2015

Come, come, cheer up! you are well rid of Miss Brooke, a girl who would have been requiring you to see the stars by daylight.

From Middlemarch by Eliot, George